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April 15, 2026
Cartagena transforms its walls with new lighting: the project is 88% complete
The walls of Cartagena are illuminated from within, offering greater security and a new nighttime tourist experience. The Mayor's Office of Cartagena, through the General Secretariat, together with EPM, is 88% advanced in the second phase of the project to optimize the architectural lighting system of the walled enclosure.
TL;DR
- The second phase of the architectural lighting project for Cartagena's walled enclosure is 88% complete.
- The project focuses on internal pedestrian paths of the 16th to 18th-century fortifications.
- New lighting aims to enhance historical value, safety, and nighttime tourism.
- 2,681 out of 3,030 planned luminaires have been installed, along with 6 kilometers of cabling.
- The project is estimated to conclude in the first semester of 2026.
- New luminaires feature remote control for adjustable color and on/off functions for special events.
- A previous phase between 2024 and 2025 modernized lighting in strategic areas of the Historic Center with LED technology and an investment exceeding $24 billion pesos.
- The lighting contributes to transforming perceptions of trust and security, extending public space usage.